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The Sun Is Also a Star

PG-13 Released May 17, 2019 1h 40m Romance Drama TRAILER for List
52% Tomatometer 106 Reviews 60% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet -- and fall for each other -- over one magical day amidst the fervor and flurry of New York City. Sparks immediately fly between these two strangers, who might never have met had fate not given them a little push. With just hours left on the clock in what looks to be her last day in the U.S., Natasha is fighting against her family's deportation just as fiercely as she's fighting her growing feelings for Daniel.
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The Sun Is Also a Star has a pair of easy-to-love leads, but tests the audience's affection with a storyline that strains credulity past the breaking point.

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Atavia Reed Chicago Reader The pacing can be quick, but overall this film will warm the heart of any hopeless romantic. Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Donald Clarke Irish Times Yes, it's both too bad and too good to be true, but there could be no better time for such fantasies. Rated: 3/5 Aug 9, 2019 Full Review Roxana Hadadi Chesapeake Family Magazine For tween and teen fans of the book and love stories in general, the Nicola Yoon adaptation The Sun is Also a Star will provide a romantic, if sometimes meandering, viewing experience. Rated: 3/5 May 27, 2019 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) An artfully made film that has a lot more on its mind than your average teen film. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut A tomato is also a fruit. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 20, 2022 Full Review Lonita Cook KCTV5 News at 9 It feels soft and bright like a love story should. Sep 15, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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Omphile Z Loved everything about the book. Why the heck did they cast Yara? Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/27/24 Full Review Eve C It is a beautiful love story between an Asian and an African American. Showing love beats all and destiny can win. Beautifully acted and a gorgeous film. Everyone should watch it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review A C One of my favorites!! Excellent actors and sweet creative story Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/24 Full Review Kosie L As an old dude this movie really reminded me of how it felt to be young and in love. Damn I wish I could turn the clock back.....like 45 years back. The main characters were so professional and genuine. For me this movie was worthwhile watching. For a second time I might add!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/15/23 Full Review Florence G It seems to be a light and touching film(for the love story). Then you watch it, and you get bored... Really not worth watching. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Maybe unfair, but I'm comparing the movie against the novel and WOW does it come up lacking. Shallow plot line, no character depth or development, so sugar coated. I understand you can't fit a novel into a movie but it would've been nice if they incorporated at least SOME of it in there. It's like 2 different stories were written from the same prompt, rather than a film adaptation of the novel. Gag. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis College-bound romantic Daniel Bae and Jamaica-born pragmatist Natasha Kingsley meet -- and fall for each other -- over one magical day amidst the fervor and flurry of New York City. Sparks immediately fly between these two strangers, who might never have met had fate not given them a little push. With just hours left on the clock in what looks to be her last day in the U.S., Natasha is fighting against her family's deportation just as fiercely as she's fighting her growing feelings for Daniel.
Director
Ry Russo-Young
Producer
Leslie Morgenstein, Elysa Koplovitz Dutton
Screenwriter
Tracy Oliver
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Alloy Entertainment
Rating
PG-13 (Some Suggestive Content|Language)
Genre
Romance, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 17, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 30, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA)
$4.9M
Runtime
1h 40m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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